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New study tests whether online lessons cut teen car crashes

NCT ID NCT06413927

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether online driver training can help reduce crash risk for new teen drivers. Researchers will enroll 1,300 adolescents aged 16-17 in Pennsylvania who have a learner's permit. Participants will complete online safety education or skills training, and their driving will be tracked via a smartphone app to measure hard braking, phone use, and crashes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Online driver safety and skills training programs
What this could lead to
If effective, these online training programs could help reduce crashes and risky driving among newly licensed teens.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study measuring behaviors, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all teens or guarantee fewer crashes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents ages 16-17 years old who reside in Pennsylvania * Have an active Pennsylvania learner's permit * Have \<30 hours of driving practice during permit phase * Have never taken an on-road licensing exam, in any state * Plan to get a license within the next 12 months in Pennsylvania * Plan to have access to a vehicle to drive after licensure * Have a personal cell phone and access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with internet access * Download and use the RoadReady app (only required for participants randomized to the behind-the-wheel training arm; optional for participants randomized to the online vehicle and driver safety and online driver skills training arms) * Are able to read/write in English * Provide informed consent/assent * Are not also taking part in another learner driver study Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Pennsylvania resident * Participants who do not pass the license exam will not be able to complete the post-license monitoring until the license is obtained * Enrolled in another learner driver study

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Conditions

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injury Risk Reduction Behavior

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Accident, traffic Development, adolescent Injuries Risk reduction behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

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